isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
that's the way it is; such is life
Japanese food; Japanese dish; Japanese cuisine
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
evening meal; dinner; supper
shopping; purchased goods
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
something like ...; something called ...
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
time; hour; period; class
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
how; in what way; how about
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
as one had hoped; as one wishes
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)